Scheduler 3 (With TS/SCI Clearance and Full Scope Poly)

J&T Business Consulting; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting is seeking a seasoned Scheduler 3 to support a defense and secure technology program in Elkridge, MD. The role designs, develops, and maintains detailed, resource-loaded schedules across complex systems, coordinating with cross-functional teams to align schedules with IMPs and the Master Program Schedule.

Qualified candidates hold active TS/SCI with Polygraph, 12 years of scheduling experience on similar contracts, and a bachelor's in a technical or business field.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 12 years of scheduling experience on programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Education substitutions allowed per policy; a Master’s or additional experience can substitute for degrees.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules.
• Link project schedules with programs, portfolios, and IMPs.
• Define and implement schedule configuration, management, and version-control processes.
• Maintain the schedule build environment across deployment phases and develop build scripts.
• Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings with project leadership.
• Coordinate cross-walks of milestones and dependencies across functions.
• Provide strategic recommendations on resource allocations to mitigate constraints.

Skills

Scheduling experience

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience

4 additional years of scheduling experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Scheduler 3 (With TS/SCI Clearance and Full Scope Poly)

Elkridge, United States | Posted on 10/28/2026

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $118,000 - $142,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Scheduler 3 to support a defense and secure technology program in Elkridge, MD.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain detailed, resource-loaded schedules for complex implementation, developmental, and operational systems. You will collaborate directly with cross-functional technical teams, integrating individual project schedules into an overarching Master Program Schedule and aligning them with Integrated Master Plans (IMPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules and Master Program Schedules using MS Project, Primavera, or program-mandated software.
• Link project schedules with overarching programs, Investment Portfolios, functional areas, and IMPs, tracking critical milestones, linkages, and dependencies.
• Define and implement schedule configuration, management, and version-control processes, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the schedule build environment across staging, testing, deployment, and integration phases, including developing product build scripts.
• Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings with project leadership and operational teams.
• Coordinate cross-walks of milestones and interdependencies across functional areas such as engineering, manufacturing, testing, and quality control.
• Provide strategic recommendations to Program Managers regarding the allocation of management reserves to mitigate resource and schedule constraints.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience: 12 years of scheduling experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Education Substitution: A Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience (10 years required). 4 additional years of scheduling experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree (16 years total without a degree).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited institution.
• Technical Experience: At least 2 years of demonstrated experience managing schedules for engineering programs involving hardware and software development and multiple sub-components.
• Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on expertise with MS Project or Primavera, including the successful completion of advanced-level coursework in either tool.

Preferred Qualifications

• Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) certification.
• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued professional education

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.